Baronet Drake is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Summary
2nd August 1622. 1st. Francis Drake 1st Baronet [aged 33] created.
11th March 1637. 2nd. Son Francis Drake 2nd Baronet [aged 19] succeeded.
6th January 1662. 3rd. Nephew Francis Drake 3rd Baronet [aged 19] succeeded.
1718. 4th. Son Francis Drake 4th Baronet [aged 24] succeeded.
26th January 1740. 5th. Son Francis Henry Drake 5th Baronet [aged 16] succeeded.
19th February 1794. 5th. Francis Henry Drake 5th Baronet extinct.
On 2nd August 1622 Francis Drake 1st Baronet [aged 33] was created 1st Baronet Drake of Buckland in Devon.
On 11th March 1637 Francis Drake 1st Baronet [aged 48] died. His son Francis [aged 19] succeeded 2nd Baronet Drake of Buckland in Devon.
On 6th January 1662 Francis Drake 2nd Baronet [aged 44] died. His nephew Francis [aged 19] succeeded 3rd Baronet Drake of Buckland in Devon.
On 6th February 1665 Francis Drake 3rd Baronet [aged 22] and Dorothy Bampfylde Lady Drake were married at St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers [Map]. She by marriage Lady Drake of Buckland in Devon.
On or after 21st October 1680, the date of the licence, Francis Drake 3rd Baronet [aged 38] and Anne Boone Lady Drake were married. She by marriage Lady Drake of Buckland in Devon. There was no issue from the marriage.
On or after 17th February 1690, the date of the licence, Francis Drake 3rd Baronet [aged 47] and Elizabeth Pollexfen Lady Drake were married. She by marriage Lady Drake of Buckland in Devon.
In 1718 Francis Drake 3rd Baronet [aged 75] died. His son Francis [aged 24] succeeded 4th Baronet Drake of Buckland in Devon.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 29th September 1720 Francis Drake 4th Baronet [aged 26] and Anne Heathcote Lady Drake [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Lady Drake of Buckland in Devon.
On 26th January 1740 Francis Drake 4th Baronet [aged 46] died. His son Francis [aged 16] succeeded 5th Baronet Drake of Buckland in Devon.
On 19th February 1794 Francis Henry Drake 5th Baronet [aged 70] died unmarried. Baronet Drake of Buckland in Devon extinct. He left his estates and fortune to Francis Augustus Eliott 2nd Baron Heathfield [aged 43], the son of sister Anne Pollexfen Drake.
Summary
31st August 1660. 1st. John Drake 1st Baronet [aged 35] created. See 1660 August Creation of Baronets.
6th July 1669. 2nd. Son John Drake 2nd Baronet [aged 22] succeeded.
1684. 3rd. Half Brother Bernard Drake 3rd Baronet [aged 29] succeeded.
1687. 4th. Brother William Drake 4th Baronet [aged 28] succeeded.
28th February 1716. 5th. Son John Drake 5th Baronet [aged 27] succeeded.
1724. 6th. Brother William Drake 6th Baronet [aged 29] succeeded.
21st October 1733. 6th. William Drake 6th Baronet extinct.
In August 1660 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] rewarded those who supported his Restoration by awarding them Baronetcies...
On 2nd August 1660 Hugh Smithson 1st Baronet [aged 62] was created 1st Baronet Smithson of Stanwick in Yorkshire.
On 10th August 1660 Peter Leicester 1st Baronet [aged 46] was created 1st Baronet Leicester of Tabley in Cheshire. Elizabeth Gerard Lady Leicester by marriage Lady Leicester of Tabley in Cheshire.
On 11th August 1660 William wheler 1st Baronet 1611 1666 [aged 49] was created 1st Baronet Wheler of the City of Westminster with a special remainder failing the heirs male of his body, "to Charles Wheeler [aged 40] [rectius Wheler], cosin to the said Sir William and the heires males of the body of the said Sir Charles."
On 16th August 1660 Thomas Lee 1st Baronet [aged 25] was created 1st Baronet Lee of Hartwell in Buckinghamshire.
On 16th August 1660 John Newton 1st Baronet [aged 49] was created 1st Baronet Newton of Barrs Court.
On 16th August 1660 Thomas Smith 1st Baronet [aged 38] was created 1st Baronet Smith of Hatherton in Cheshire.
On 31st August 1660 John Drake 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Drake of Ashe in Devon. Dionise Strode Lady Drake by marriage Lady Drake of Ashe in Devon.
On 6th July 1669 John Drake 1st Baronet [aged 44] died. His son John [aged 22] succeeded 2nd Baronet Drake of Ashe in Devon.
In 1684 John Drake 2nd Baronet [aged 37] died. His half brother Bernard [aged 29] succeeded 3rd Baronet Drake of Ashe in Devon.
Around 1687 Bernard Drake 3rd Baronet [aged 32] died. His brother William [aged 28] succeeded 4th Baronet Drake of Ashe in Devon.
On 28th February 1716 William Drake 4th Baronet [aged 57] died. His son John [aged 27] succeeded 5th Baronet Drake of Ashe in Devon.
In 1724 John Drake 5th Baronet [aged 35] died. His brother William [aged 29] succeeded 6th Baronet Drake of Ashe in Devon.
On 21st October 1733 William Drake 6th Baronet [aged 38] died without issue. Baronet Drake of Ashe in Devon extinct.
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28th May 1782. 1st. Francis Samuel Drake 1st Baronet [aged 53] created.
19th October 1789. 1st. Francis Samuel Drake 1st Baronet extinct.
On 28th May 1782 Francis Samuel Drake 1st Baronet [aged 53] was created 1st Baronet Drake of Prospect in Devon.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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On 19th October 1789 Francis Samuel Drake 1st Baronet [aged 60] died without issue. Baronet Drake of Prospect in Devon extinct.